Just have to brag...

I've had him for about 2 years, and he was a rescue that was given up by his previous owner because he was too aggressive and out of control. I figured out early on that he loved running with me, and I used this to use up some of his crazy energy. We usually run on country roads, where we rarely ever run into other people or dogs. But he does like to run fast!!! He's my speed work partner. Lol! Being a weimaraner, he sees running as his "job," and really doesn't get distracted by too much. Lately though, Ace seemed a little bored, and he knew all of the corners and turns on our route before I would even give him the "turn" command. So I thought he might need a change of pace, and a little socialization training as well.

So today, we drove to a local park (where the trails are nice and wide). He's never been aggressive and is very friendly, but he's 90lbs and can easily pull me wherever he wants. I was a little worried that he would get too excited by seeing other people and dogs, and get out of control. But Ace had other ideas. Even though he was super excited by all of the new sights and smells, once we started running, he went to work...and was awesome. We cruised by barking dogs, other runners, and little kids in strollers without even a pause, and got a bunch of attention from people when we were cooling down in the parking lot.

Ace took it all in stride, and handled it like a pro. And I'm a proud mama!!!

Awwe what a pro, he knows his job and did it well. His job is to run with you his running partner. Dogs rock and this type of breed is known for being job orientated. This is awesome glad to see you brag,

nothing better than running with your dog! I have 2--both rescues--and, sadly, they are getting too old now to run with me. in the snow last week the 13 year old was noticeably unhappy--stepping carefully through all the piles. and this was a dog who lived for snow until 2 years ago.

Canyon and Bear are beautiful!!! Awesome pics!! Ace and I run by a lot of goats, horses, cows, and a few llamas...he won't try to chase them, but he runs faster. Lol. And no matter if we run a mile or 4, he always has enough energy to chase rabbits when we get home!

Dogs are great motivation. I might skip a run and let myself down, but I can't look at that goofy puppy face and let him down!

Ace is a great looking dog! If he's anything like my running partner, Louie...a Treeing Walker Coonhound...he can sense when you're just thinking about going for a run. He starts to get crazy. Then when he sees the running clothes and shoes go on he becomes noticeably agitated. By the time he sees his harness and leash he's in a frenzy. But once he's out running he's in heaven. And in general it makes him a better companion.

On those occasions when I don't take Louie...my wife says he goes crazy until I get back.

“I run mostly to see things, to explore places I don’t know. And the places I do know…, then I get a sense of the weather, the shifting light, the seasonal changes; it can be pleasurable even when you hurl yourself into the teeth of nature.”